Course title

AP Biology II

Pre-requisite

Biology I and Chemistry I (Chemistry may be taken concurrently with instructor approval)

Course description

This is a college level Biology course that emphasizes the course material
outlined in the curriculum guide provided by the College Board. A
variety of topics in biology are covered; in both lecture and
laboratory; which are designed to give the student an experience and
opportunity equivalent to that of a college undergraduate who takes
the first and second semesters of entry level biology for majors.
Students who complete this course are expected to take the
appropriate Advanced Placement
Course Description:

The AP Biology course is designed to give students a first year introductory biology experience. Paramount to this experience is addressing content within the three basic subject areas; molecules and cells; heredity and evolution; and organisms and populations. Included in this experience are a variety of laboratory experiences; including the 12 AP Biology labs. Through completion of course activities; students acquire a framework for understanding science as a process; recognizing unifying themes; and applying the knowledge they gain to critical thought about environmental and social issues.
This course is designed to be highly teacher facilitated. Instructors give a great deal of specific and timely feedback per lesson as students progress through the course. Students have opportunities for oral examinations; discussions; and whiteboards. Additionally teachers conduct online synchronous Elluminate sessions that require critical thinking and analysis.
In addition; this course is accompanied by an online tutorial and review that uses released AP Exams. Students are given systematic and timed practice for all portions of the exam. Students receive specific feedback on progress and mastery levels on the practice exams.

Laboratory Experience:

Laboratory activities are a critical component of the AP Biology course. There are 12 recommended labs for which College Board has provided guidelines and procedures. The laboratory manual from College Board is provided for each student in the AP Biology course. These 12 labs; as well as others; are completed through a variety of methodologies including hands-on student conducted labs and virtual or simulated labs. Simulated activities are correlated to the corresponding AP Lab and structured so that students are familiar with key concepts; experimental design; and data analysis as presented in the lab manual. At all stages of lab work students have one-on-one access to their instructors. Synchronous opportunities; such as graded oral assessment; phone calls; chats and/or whiteboard sessions are utilized to maximize student understanding of lab processes; design and concepts.

School Supplied Lab Materials:

The items in this list are sent to the students as part of their course materials.
Dual calibration spring scale; 1 (50mL) graduated cylinder; two test tubes; 1 plastic pipette; 1 glass pipette (0.1mL); dialysis tubing; clear plastic tubing; 1 filter paper; 3 diastix test strips; 3 glucose tablets; 1 lambda DNA diagram; logarithmic graph paper.

Conceptual Connections and/or Skills:

The AP Biology course promotes connection to concepts by providing students with opportunities for manipulation of information and ideas related to the major topics and themes though a variety of methodologies including:
• reading of the course content
• readings and activities from text sources including the course text; ancillary texts; the text companion Web site; and a wide variety of current; external Web resources
• use of interactive content components in which data is often collected and analyzed
• streaming video and multimedia components that provide multi-dimensional learning opportunities
• expression of thought and understanding through writing
• exposure to released AP Biology tests and practice with free response question types
• student conducted hands-on and simulated laboratory investigations

Student assessment occurs at a variety of levels throughout the lesson and course. Students are assessed via oral assessment and other synchronous sessions. Actual course assessment types include student assessed work; auto-graded; partially auto-graded; and totally instructor graded assignments. Module topics are listed below.

Grading Policies:

Grades will be based upon the quality of the student submissions; participation in discussions; and the ability to maintain consistent communication with the instructor. The grading scale that is used for this course is as follows:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 59 or below

The final grade will be based on completion all activities; participation in all discussions required by your instructor; and successful completion of a final exam.

Participation/Quantity: The student's pace in the course based on amount of work turned in each week and the pace selected at the beginning of the course. At least 4 or more assignments turned in per week for review or grading are the minimum requirements for the traditional pace.

To successfully complete this course; students must demonstrate a proficiency in understanding and applying the AP Biology standards.

Module 01
• 01.00 Welcome to AP Biology
• 01.01 Basic Chemistry Review
• 01.02 Polymerization
• 01.03 Isomers
• 01.04 Functional Groups
• 01.05 Biochemistry
• 01.06 Properties of Water
• 01.07 Design a Lab
• 01.08 Free-Response Questions
• 01.09 Module One Exam
• Assignments and Assessments
• Discussions

Module 02
• 02.00 List of Activities
• 02.01 Metabolism and Energy Changes
• 02.02 Enzyme Activity
• 02.03 Energy; Enzymes; and Catalysis Problem Set
• 02.04 Enzyme-Substrate Model
• 02.05 Alka-Seltzer™ Activity
• 02.06 AP Biology Lab 2
• 02.07 Tay-Sachs Disease
• 02.08 Free Response Questions
• 02.09 Module Two Exam
• Assignments and Assessments
• Discussions

Module 03
• 03.00 List of Activities
• 03.01 Intro to Cells
• 03.02 Cell Organelles
• 03.03 Structure Fits Function
• 03.04 Cell Specialization
• 03.05 Cell Processes
• 03.06 Cell Membranes and Permeability
• 03.07 AP Lab 1 Diffusion and Osmosis
• 03.08 Cellular Respiration
• 03.09 AP Lab 5 Cell Respiration
• 03.10 Cell Division and Gametogenesis
• 03.11 AP Lab 3 Mitosis and Meiosis
• 03.12 Cancer Cells
• 03.13 Free-Response Questions
• 03.14 Module Three Exam
• Assignments and Assessments
• Discussions

Module 04
• 04.00 List of Activities
• 04.01 Patterns of Inheritance
• 04.02 Mendel's Findings
• 04.03 Genetic Problems
• 04.04 AP Lab 7 Genetics of Organisms
• 04.05 Non-Mendelian Patterns of Inheritance
• 04.06 Patterns of Inheritance Review
• 04.07 Nuclear Processes
• 04.08 Genetic Mutations
• 04.09 Blue People of Trouble Creek
• 04.10 AP Free-Response Questions
• 04.11 AP Lab 6 Molecular Biology
• 04.12 Module Four Exam
• Assignments and Assessments

Module 05
• 05.00 List of Activities
• 05.01 Introduction to Evolution
• 05.02 Evidence of Evolution
• 05.03 Genetic Drift
• 05.04 Gene Flow
• 05.05 Mutations
• 05.06 Non-Random Mating
• 05.07 Natural Selection
• 05.08 AP Lab 8: Population Genetics
• 05.09 Speciation
• 05.10 Macroevolution
• 05.11 AP Free-Response Questions
• 05.12 Module Five Exam
• 05.13 Semester One Exam
• Assignments and Assessments

Module 06
• 06.00 Module Six List of Activities
• 06.01 Systematics
• 06.02 Viruses
• 06.03 Bacteria and Fungi
• 06.04 Module Six Exam
• 06.05 Module Six Survey
• Assignments and Assessments
• Discussions

Module 07
• 07.00 List of Activities
• 07.01 Plant Evolution and Diversity
• 07.02 Alternation of Generations and Plant Lifecycles
• 07.03 Plant Structure; Function; and Growth
• 07.04 AP Lab 9: Transpiration
• 07.05 Fertilization and Development of the Seed Lab
• 07.06 Plant Nutrients
• 07.07 Plant Hormones
• 07.08 Photosynthesis
• 07.09 AP Lab 4: Plant Pigment and Photosynthesis
• 07.10 AP Free-Response Questions
• 07.11 Module Seven Exam
• 07.12 Module Seven Survey
• Assignments and Assessments

Module 08
• 08.00 List of Activities
• 08.01 Defining the Word "Animal"
• 08.02 Phylogeny and Animal Diversity
• 08.03 Transport in Systems
• 08.04 AP Lab 10: Physiology of the Circulatory System
• 08.05 Immunology
• 08.06 Osmoregulation
• 08.07 Chemical Regulation
• 08.08 Reproduction and Development
• 08.09 Nervous System
• 08.10 Muscular and Skeletal Systems
• 08.11 AP Lab 11: Animal Behavior
• 08.12 AP Free Response Questions
• 08.13 Module Eight Exam
• 08.14 Module Eight Survey
• Assignments and Assessments
• Discussions

Module 09
• 09.00 List of Activities
• 09.01 Levels of Organization
• 09.02 Biotic and Abiotic Factors
• 09.03 Ecosystems of the World
• 09.04 Populations
• 09.05 Community
• 09.06 Keystone Predator
• 09.07 Biogeochemical Cycles
• 09.08 AP Lab 12: Primary Productivity
• 09.09 Module Nine Exam
• 09.10 Module Nine Survey
• 09.11 Semester Two Final Exam
• Assignments and Assessments
• Discussions

Module 10
• 10.01 Time to Review!!

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Course Materials
Mastering Biology with Pearson (eText). This is the main text. All major readings will be done from this text. AP Biology Laboratory Manual for Students. The College Board Edition D. This is a part of course materials. Students use this during each of the 12 required AP Biology Labs.

BiologyLabs On-Line These are used to supplement activities in a few of the 12 AP Biology Labs. Lab Manuals and access to the resource site are a part of the course materials. There will be password and access information in each of the lab packets that come with this resource.
‚óã On-Line FlyLab. Michael A. Palladino copyright 2000.
‚óã On-Line LeafLab. Michael A. Palladino copyright 2000.
‚óã On-Line EvolutionLab. Michael A. Palladino copyright 2000
Lab Bench Activities: These are reinforcements of and practice with procedures; lab set up and analysis of lab data for the 12 AP Biology Labs. These activities are available as links in the course and on the Campbell CD/Website.)
Lab Equipment
‚óã Dialysis Tubing 1 3/4 inch X 50 feet
Student receives 18 in.
‚óã Dual Calibration Spring Scale 250g/2.5N
Student receives 1
‚óã Test tube 250 ml
Student receives 2
‚óã Plastic tubing Tygon Bore 1/8 wall 1/16
Student receives 18 in.
‚óã Glucose tablets-any local drugstore
Student receives 3
‚óã Diastix strips-any local drugstore
Student receives 3
‚óã Glass Pipette 0.1 mL in 0.01 divisions
Student receives 1
‚óã Filter Paper 33mm
Student receives 1
‚óã Graduated Cylinder 50mL
Student receives 1
‚óã Plastic Pipette 3.0 mL microchemistry
Student receives 1
‚óã Logarithmic graph paper

Student Supplied Lab Materials
Students acquire these materials prior to entering each module.

Module 1

1.07 Design a lab

· Materials will depend on student’s experimental design

Module 2

2.04 Enzyme-Substrate Model

· 50 pennies
· one stopwatch
· masking tape
· 10 tennis balls

2.05 Alka-Seltzer Activity

· 2 Alka-Seltzer© tablets
· 2 cups (any material not affected by heat)
· water

2.06 AP Biology Lab 2: Enzyme Catalysis

· liver (use never frozen if possible); a substitute is egg white—1/4 inch in the bottom of the test tube
· 3% hydrogen peroxide
· test tubes
· plastic pipette
· a stove
· small pot for boiling water
· test tube holder
· small piece of an apple
· small piece of a potato
Module 3
3.06 Cell Membranes and Permeability

· 3 plastic cups or beakers if available
· dialysis tubing soaked in water for 10-15 minutes (the small; rolled-up plastic stuff in your materials)
· string cut to uniform length to tie dialysis tubing (not included in your materials)
· glucose tablet dissolved in 100 ml of warm water (this forms the glucose solution you will need later)
· glucose testing strips
· iodine (which can be obtained at a drug store)
· starch solution (Options for creating solution: boil a small potato in one cup of water; then mash the potato. After the potato cools; pour water over the mashed potato and strain the fibrous part out using a coffee filter. Cool to room temperature to avoid adding temperature as a variable. Alternatively; you can buy a can spray starch and spray it into a cup of water; then stir.)
· sensitive method of weighing (use the spring scale in your materials)
· paper towels

3.07 AP Lab 1: Diffusion and Osmosis

· distilled water -100 ml (from your grocery store)
· sucrose (table sugar) - 61 grams
· plastic cups
· 16 potato cubes (you will need 1 cm X 1 cm cubes of potato; it is important each cube is the same size)
· scale
· plastic wrap
· metric ruler
3.11 AP Lab 3: Mitosis and Meiosis

· red and black licorice twists
· 4 lengths of string cut to 50 cm
· 2 lengths of string cut to 15 cm
· 1 length of string cut to 120 cm
· Table or desk

Module 4

None

Module 5

5.08 AP Lab 8: Population Genetics

· Small plastic bag with 75 light colored beans and 25 dark colored beans
· 50 additional light colored beans and 25 dark colored beans
· Calculator
· Graph paper

5.09 Speciation
· small bag of regular M & M's
· pen/paper or calculator
· plastic bag
Module 6

None
Module 7
7.04 AP Lab 9: Transpiration

· Clear plastic tubing from your lab materials kit
· 0.1 mL pipette from your lab materials kit
· 4 young herbaceous plants; or newly growing ligustrum or azalea stem of the same approximate size
· Petroleum jelly (Vaseline®)
· Clothes hanger or similar device to create a potometer
· Fan; spray bottle or light as your variable

7.05 Fertilization and Development of the Seed

· a flower such as a lily; hibiscus; or dahlia or a dry bean (this is a choice lab)
· sharp knife or razorblade

7.09 AP Lab 4: Plant Pigment and Photosynthesis

· graduated cylinder (you should have received one in your materials packet)
· filter paper (sent to you)
· isopropyl alcohol; enough to fill the container 1.0 cm (solvent)
· a leaf of fresh spinach (another deep green; soft leaf with no waxy coating will work—contact your instructor if this is a problem)
· metric ruler
· pencil
· 1 quarter

Module 8

8.04 AP Lab 10: Physiology of the Circulatory System

· a stop watch or a watch with a second hand
· a sphygmomanometer (blood pressure device) or secure a location* where you can use one.
*Note: Many drug stores and health centers have these devices for public use. If you decide to use the blood pressure device from a business establishment; be sure to ask the manager for permission to collect data for this lab.

8.11 AP Lab 11: Animal Behavior

· 15 pill bugs [contact your instructor if you wish to use an alternate animal(s) or if you need assistance locating pillbugs]
· 2 shoe boxes to make a choice chamber
· scissors
· tape
· watch with a minute hand and a second hand
· filter paper or paper towels
· water

School country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Scottsdale

High school

Arcadia High School

School / district Address

8500 E. Jackrabbit Road

School zip code

85018

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

02/16/2012

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• LADV
• Advanced science

• LBIO
• Biology

Approved date

06/1/2012

Online / Virtual

No